Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Reine in April
Reine edges warmer than March, with highs of 40°F (5°C), lows of 37°F (3°C) and about 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 41/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 40°F (5°C)
- Avg low
- 37°F (3°C)
- Rain
- 2.8 in (70 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 13 min
- Comfort score
- 41/100 · Tough
What April feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 40°F (5°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Lows average 37°F (3°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.8 in (70 mm).
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 76%.
It's breezy, with average winds near 12 mph (5.5 m/s) at ground level.
With about 15 h 13 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are July & August.
- Comfort improves from 37/100 in March to 41/100.
- Our Lofoten & Tromsø route recommends Late Nov – Mar, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 37°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Windproof shellaverage wind 12 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Reine in April
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Reine Church
White wooden church from 1890 at the edge of Reine, set right under the snow-covered Olstinden massif.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 40°F.
Å and the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum
The village at the end of the E10, where old rorbuer, a bakery, a cod-liver-oil works and a boathouse form an open-air museum.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Anita's Sjømat
Seafood shop and cafe on Sakrisøy known for its fish burgers, fish cakes and smoked salmon.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 40°F.
Nusfjord
One of Norway's best-preserved fishing villages, with red rorbuer, a general store and a sawmill around a narrow harbour.
Nearby in April
- Svolvær in April~43 mi · highs 40°F, 3.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Tromsø in April~189 mi · highs 37°F, 3.5 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Reine in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Reine?
It's middling, scoring 41/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 67. Expect highs of 40°F (5°C) and 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain. Our Lofoten & Tromsø route recommends Late Nov – Mar, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Reine in April?
Average highs are 40°F (5°C) and average lows 37°F (3°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Reine in April?
Some: about 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 43.2 in (1098 mm).
What should I pack for Reine in April?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 37°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely), windproof shell (average wind 12 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Reine in April?
Share this April plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.